Like a Lion

Zion WilliamsonSpartanburg went 2-2 during the Tournament of Champions and Williamson showed out. He scored 50 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and blocked five shots beating Proviso East. In the loss to Anaheim Esperanza, he barely missed a double-double with 22 points and nine rebounds. Also posting 18 points and seven rebounds losing to Kenwood. Despite playing four games in four days, Williamson still had something left finishing with 27 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and five steals in the victory over Union City.

Wiley and Conrad Academy won all three games at the Charlotte Hoop Challenge. Starting against Independence, finishing with 20 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks. He followed up with 22 points (10-12 from the field) and ten rebounds over Bishop Sullivan.

Okpala had a big set of games while setting the Tournament of Champions record with a total of 133 points over four games. Anaheim Esperanza went 3-1 over the week. Some of Okpala’s performances include 36 points and 17 rebounds over Proviso East. Also, 41 points while shooting 11-17 and seven rebounds to beat Zion Williamson and Spartanburg Day.

Jules Bernard had an impressive week, helping Windward start their season to a 4-1 record. His impressive performances include a 16 point outing beating Agoura. 26 points, 23 rebounds, and four assists in the win over Chaminade. Then posting 23 points and 17 rebounds to beat Wasatch Academy. Finally, scoring 31 points while adding 13 rebounds and five assists in the loss to Heritage Christian.

Morgan Park has only played one game so far but Ayo Dosunmu starts the season with a 51 point outing in the season opener while shooting 22-26. He nearly outscored Bowen who ended up with 55 points as a team. In addition to his scoring, he also had nine assists and seven steals.

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Tennessee Prep

Tennessee Prep hit a two game skid losing to Hillcrest Academy and The Tech Academy at the Lighthouse Thanksgiving Classic. Both losses were by double digits. It doesn’t get any easier for them as they face Oak Hill Academy in their next game at Marshall County Hoop Fest this weekend.

Javon Greene scored 58 points, including seven three-pointers to beat Langston Hughes. The left handed guard set the Holiday Hoopsgiving scoring record in the process of leading Henry County from a double digit deficit earlier in the game. In addition, Henry County also defeated Stockbridge and Banneker in the week at the Chick-fil-A Tournament.
Top 5 High School Transfers

After winning the Under Armour Association Championship, high school basketball’s top point guard plays his senior season at IMG Academy after one season at Advanced Prep International. Duval’s explosive athleticism and tight handle separate himself from other guards of his class. Similar to API last year, IMG will play a loaded schedule this year.

Porter left Missouri to play for Brandon Roy at Nathan Hale. Additional transfers for Nathan Hale include Michael’s brother, Jontay Porter, and class of 2019 PJ Fuller. Some consider Porter the top player of 2017 with his size, athleticism, and shooting range. Nathan Hale’s schedule is highlighted with the Les Schwab Invitational.

With the graduation of Josh Jackson, Gary Trent comes in to add perimeter game to Prolific Prep. The future Duke Blue Devil joins Paul Scruggs and Oton Jankovic as Prolific Prep’s newest additions. Trent’s off to a hot start and should continue as the season progresses.

Preston’s had a well-traveled high school career. A former teammate of Trevon Duval at Advanced Prep International, Preston plays his final high school season at prestigious Oak Hill Academy. The recent Kansas commit is used to being surrounded with talent and playing a loaded schedule.

From Hillcrest to Sierra Canyon, would have been at the top of the list. Although he didn’t play last season, his transfer was technically last year so he was left off the initial list but is one of the top talents regardless of class.